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Not hiring? So what?

sara s Avatarsara s
October 10, 2006


Finding an entry-level job is hard. Obviously we are all aware of that or else we wouldn’t be here. But finding an entry-level job in the classifieds or online isn’t the only way. The more I write, the more I learn, so I hope that everyone is learning with me and I’m not the bottom of the learning curve. Anyway, I’ve finally realized that it is ok to contact your dream employer for an entry-level job even if there isn’t an ad in the Sunday paper.
Letters of inquiry seem a little intrusive and annoying, but I’m finding more and more that to get that entry-level job and get your foot in the door, you have to be a little bit annoying and intrusive. You can, however, do this in a very polite, professional manner.
Entry-level letters of inquiry are written with a polite and formal style. Hopefully you’ve researched the company well and you know how you would benefit the company as an entry-level employee because that’s what this letter will entail. Even though there isn’t a position open at this time, it’s possible that there will be in the future and you’ve already gotten in ahead of the competition. Also, maybe you’ll have hit that particular employer on a good day and, their department might not have any entry-level positions to fill but their buddy who is the director of the department down the hall may have been expressing his need for an entry-level employee over coffee this morning and your resume and letter will be passed on to another department. Either way, the worst that can happen is this: they will have your resume and when you see that perfect entry-level position open up you can send them your resume again and remind them that they already have your resume, proving that you are committed to landing an entry-level job with their company and not just an entry-level job anywhere. Flattery will get you places when searching for an entry-level job.

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